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Patented Mar. 3, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENT V`OFFICE.

.STALL CONSTRUQ'IIIQN Robert G. Ferris, Harvard,'Ill., assignor'to Starlin e, Inc., Harvard, Ill., a corporation of Illinois Application June 2., 1934, Serial No. 728,778

18-Claims. (Cl. 11S-27) My invention relates more particularly to stall are supported, the stall fronts being connected constructions in which the curbs commonly of together by cross members I3a from which the concrete and located between the stalls proper side members I3b of the stalls rearwardly `eX- and the mangers, support the stall fronts, at curb tend, and the curb I2 being shown as of upwardly engaging members associated therewith and tapering form in vcross section. The stall fronts 5 adapted to be applied to the preformed curbs. I3 in accordance with common practice are each One of my objects is to provide an improved formed ofva frame presenting a top cross bar I3c means for anchoring the stall fronts to the curbs and depending `side bars I4 connected therewith, which will be particularly adapted for use on and a stanchion I5 mounted in the frame. lo curbs the front and rear faces of which converge Surrounding the lower ends of the frame-sides upwardly. I4 are heads I6 shown as of channel form pre- Referring to the accompanying drawings: sentng side flanges Il extending along the top Figure l is a perspective sectional view, showof the curb, the heads I6 containing apertures ing a series of stalls embodying my invention. I8 between rtheir ends surrounded by upwardly Figure 2 is a face view of a portion of one of the extending ring flanges I9 at which the heads I6 1,5

similar stall constructions of Fig. 1. lit over the frame-sides I4.

Figure 3 is an enlarged broken longitudinal 'The frame-sides are provided with cross pins sectional view, in elevation, of the structure of the ends of which extend into grooves 2| in Fig. 2 showing a detail of one of the similar stallthe channel sides of the heads I6 and opening .20 iront anchoring means, the section being taken downwardly through the heads, the frame-sides 2,0

at the line 3 on Fig. 5 and viewed in the direction being held down to the curb by the engagement of the arrow. of theupper end walls 22 of the grooves 2I, with Figure 4 is an enlarged sectional View taken at the ends of the pins 2l). the line 4 on Fig. 2 and viewed in thefdirection The heads I6 are also provided at opposite sides 25 of the arrow. with depending ears 23 at which the heads strad- 25 Figure 5 is an enlarged broken sectional View dle the upper portion of the curb as shown. taken at the line 5 on Fig. 2 and viewed in the The construction illustrated is of the ltype rin direction of the arrow. which bars, shown as of channel form and rep- Figure 6 is an enlarged broken sectional View resented at 2d, and extending between adjacent taken at the line 6 on Fig. 2 and viewed i-n the frame-sides I4, present pivoting means repre- 3oA direction of the arrow. sented generally at 25 for the lower ends of the Figure 7 is a view in elevation of a modiflcarotatable stanchion I5, these bars being teletion of the stall front securing means fof `the-prescoped at their ends with the channeled ends pf ceding figures. the heads I6 as shown and having perforations Figure 8 is a section taken at the line 8.on Fig. 26 alining with depending projections 21 on the '35 '7 and viewed in the direction of the arrow. ends of the heads I6, these projections vbeing Figure 9 is a view like Fig. 'l of another modishown as formed by strikingdown the metal` of iication of the securing means. the heads at these points whereby set screw-re- Figure l0 isa section taken at the line I0 on ceiving-recesses 28 on the upper lfaces of the 40 Fig. 9 and viewed in the direction of the arrow. heads are provided. 40

Figure l1 is a cross sectional view showing Located at opposite sides ofthe frame-sides I4 still another modication of the invention; and and -straddling the channel ends of the heads IB Figure 12 is a fragmentary sectional View showareclamps represented at 28, these clamps, which ing a modiiication of the structure of Fig. 11. are made of springy metal, vas for example and 4-5 As a premise to the following description it preferably of semi-spring drop-forged steel, pre- 45 may be stated that my improved securing means senting upper cross portions 30 from which exare of such obstruction that Vthey exert corntend downwardly divergng arms 3| having inpression forces against the curb not onlysubstanwardly extending projections 32 at theirlower tially vertically but also horizontally, Vresulting ends which extend into openings 33 in the oppo- `in the rigid securing of the stall fronts to the site faces of the curb and at which arms the .5,0 curb with the minimum manipulation of parts. clamps straddle the ends of the heads I6 and the Referring to Figs. l to 6, inclusive, of the curb as shown. drawings, I2 represents the curb of a stall con- The clamps 29 also comprise set screws 34 struction and on which the stall fronts, representthreaded in the cross bars 30 thereof and ened at I3, and arranged in a series along the curb, gaging the ends of the `heads I6 at the recesses28. 5 5

As will be understood the tightening of the set screws 34 causes the clamps 29, heads I6, framesides |4, bars 24 and curb, to become rigidly secured together. The force directed upwardly against the cross pieces 33 of the clamps by the screws 34 being applied to the clamps between the areas at which the projections 32 bear upwardly against the walls of the openings 33, the arms 3| of the clamps deflect inwardly against the curb causing the material of the latter to be placed under compression not only substantially vertically but also horizontally.

The arms 3| being springy the clamps may be readily applied to the curb to the position shown in which 'the projections 32 enter the openings 33, by sliding the clamp in curb-straddling position down the inclined walls of the curb, the arms 3| yielding outwardly until the projections 32 reach the openings 33 whereupon these arms spring inwardly and enter the projections in the openings. In practice it would Ybe desirable, though not necessary, to provide the clamps with their arms diverging at such an angle in the normal condition of the clamps, that the arms would be spaced apart aV slightly less distance than when seated to final position on the curb and thus the arms themselves, independent of the adjusting screws,V exert a hugging action against the curb. f

The arms 3|, in effect, are swingably supported and thus if modified to be provided as separate parts pivoted, or hinged, together would function generally as in the case of the construction of Figs. 1-6. Y

The securing means in Figs. 7 and 8 comprise a channeled head represented at 35 surrounding the lower end of the frame-sides |4 with a pin connection (not shown) between these parts as in the case of the construction of the previous figures, the channeled ends of the head 35 stradtubular extension 31 of the head 35 i against a stop surface 38 on the extension 31.

, through an opening dling the adjacent bars 24 seated on the curb l2.

The clamp means of this construction comprises a yoke shaped member 36 of non-springy metal which straddles the upwardly extending and bears The lower ends of the arms 39 of the yoke 36, whichare preferably bent between their ends to extend substantially parallel with the inclined faces of the curb l2, are provided with inwardly extending projections 4|!a which extend into openings 4l in one face of the curb. The clamp also comprises a rod 42 of non-springy metal which extends at its upper portion loosely in the head 31 and carries a nut 43 at its upper threaded end. The lower end of the rod 42 which is slightly deected downwardly as shown is provided with an inwardly extending projection 44 which extends into an opening 44a in the face of the curb opposite that containing the openings 4|. l

The parts of this construction arev preferably so proportioned that when the yoke 36 is applied to position on the head V37 with its projections 49 extending into the openings 4|, but before the nut 43 is tightened, the frame structure will be slightly displaced to the left in Fig. 8 from the position therein shown. Thus when the nut 43 is tightened the parts shown will shift to the centralized position shown in Fig. 8 in which operation the arms 39 and rod 42 tend to swing toward eachother and thus the compressive forces applied by the clamp to the curb are exerted not only-substantially vertically but also horizontally;

1 placing the material of the curb in compression as described of the construction shown in'Figs. 1 6.

The securing means shown in Figs. 9 and 10 comprise a pair of intersecting yoke members 46 and 41 each of non-springy metal and of substantially the same form as the yoke 39 of Figs. 7 and 8, these yoke members engaging stop surfaces 48 and 49, respectively, located at opposite sides of a head 59 associated with the lower end of the frame-side 4 as explained of the head 35. The lower portions of the yokes 46 and 41 diverge downwardly and the lower ends of the arms of each thereof are provided with tensioning means shown asin the form of set screws which are threaded in the arms and incline upwardly and inwardly in openings 52 in the opposite faces of the curb 2 and against walls 52EL of which the set screws bear. Upon tightening the screws 5| against the bottom walls of the openings 52 the material of the curb is subjected to compression n stresses not only substantially vertically but also horizontally, as in the previously described constructions.

The securing means shown in Fig. 11 comprise a hea-d represented at 53 and associated with the frame-side I4 as explained of the constructions of the preceding figures, this head being provided with ears 54 apertured to receive the upper threaded ends of rods 55 of springy metal which diverge downwardly and are provided at their lower ends with inwardly extending projections 56 which extend into openings 5'! in the faces of the curb 2. The upper ends of the rods 55 carry nuts 58 which when both are placed under tension by tightening them, operate to exert force on the rods 55 tending to raise them and swing them inwardly thus placing the material of the curb under compressive stresses not only substantially vertically but also horizontally.

The rods 55 may be made of rigid, non-springy, material, in which case it is necessary that they be free to swing inwardly at their points of support on the head 53. Thus the openings in the head through which the rods extend may be downwardly flaring as represented at 59 in Fig. 12.

In the particular constructions shown in Figs. 1 to 8, inclusive, and 11 and 12, the gripping of the curb` horizontally is at side walls of the arms of the clamps. It will be understood, however, that instead of providing for the horizontal gripping of the ctu'b as stated,rsuch gripping may be eifected by engagement of the inner end faces of the projection on the clamp arms with the end walls of the openings into which they extend, these end faces and end walls of the several constructions shown being represented at 32a, 40a, 44a, 56a, and 33a, 4|, 45a and 51a, in which cases the parts would be so proportioned that the side surfaces of the clamp arms would be spaced from the side walls of the curb. It is desirable that the points of engagement of the clamps with the heads of the frame-sides be as low as possible on the frame-sides and still engage the projections on the clamp arms with the curb at such anV elevation below the top of the curb as to prevent stripping of the curb under the upwardly directed stress to which it is subjected by the clamp and this is accomplished by making the curb. of upwardly tapering cross section, though, as will be understood, such upwardly tapered curb surfaces may be provided only at those portions of the curb in registration with the clamps and the remainder of the curb be made of any other shape desired.

Furthermore, the engaging of theclamps with the heads at a low elevation presents the further advantage, not only of economy of construction 'but also of avoiding objectionable .projectionsat such elevations as might injure animals in .the stalls.

It lmay be further `stated that `the .openings in .the faces of the curb may be provided either as separate openings formed therein in the building of the curb or by chipping them, in the faces of the curb, or may be provided as continuous grooves formed either in the casting of the curb yor subsequent thereto.

While I have illustrated and described certain particular constructions constituting embodiments o-f my invention, I do not wish to be understood asintending to limit it thereto as the same may be variously modified and altered and the invention embodied in other forms of structures, without departing from the spirit of my invention.

What I claim as new, and desire to .secure b-y Letters Patent, is:

1. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curbpresenting upwardly converging face portions, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said members and having spaced apart downwardly diverging portions, said clamps straddling said curb with their dive-rging portions extending .down said converging face portions and means whereby the clampsare caused, in clamping, to exert compression stresses against the curb having substantially vertical and horizontal components.

2. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb having downwardly facing portions at its opposite faces, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said members and having spaced -apart downwardly diverging portions with inwardly extending projections, said clamps at their said downwardly diverging portions extending down said curb and at their projections extending beneath saiddownwardly facing portions and means whereby the clamps are caused, in clamping, to move inwardly at said portions and bear upwardly at their projections against the upper walls of said downwardly facing portions, and thereby exert compression stresses against the curb having substantially vertical and horizontal components.

3. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said members and straddling the curb and means whereby the clamps are caused, in clamping, to exert compression stresses against the curb having substantially vertical and horizontal components comprising a single operating element for e-ach clamp and operatively engaging the clamp and said stall frame member.

4. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb having downwardly facing portions at its opposite sides, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said members and having depending portions at opposite faces of the curb provided with inwardly extending projections which extend beneath said downwardly facing portions; said depending portions of said clamps being adapted for movement inwardly toward the curb and means operative to cause said depending portions of the clamps to move toward the curb and upwardly and thereby clamp the curb vertically and horizontally.

5. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb hav- 'ing downwardly facing portions at its .opposite sides, and frame-supporting .devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said Amembers and having kdepending portions at opposite faces of the curb provided with inwardly extending uprojections which extend beneath said downwardly facing portions; said depending portions of said clampsbeing adapted for movement inwardly toward the curb and means engaging said clamps between the areas of contact of the projections with said downwardly facing portions, and operating to vexert upward force on said clamps whereby said depending portions move toward the curb-.and upwardly and clamp the curb vertically and horizontally.

6. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb having downwardly facing portions at its opposite sides, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said members and having depending portions at opposite faces Yof the curb provided with inwardly extending projections which extend beneath said downwardly facing portions; said depending portions of said clamps being adapted for movement inwardly toward the curb and a single operating element for each clamp operative to cause the depending portions;of the clamp to move toward the curb and upwardly and thereby clamp the curb vertically and horizontally.

7. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb having downwardly facing portions at its opposite sides, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said members and having depending portions at opposite faces of the curb provided with inwardly extending projections which extend beneath said downwardly facing portions; said depending portions of said clamps being adapted for movement inwardly .toward the curb and .a single operating element for each clamp engaging 4the clamp between the areas of contact of the projections with the upper walls of said downwardly facing portions and operating to exert upward force on said clamp whereby said depending portions move toward the curb and upwardly and thereby clamp the curb vertically and horizontally.

8. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb having downwardly facing portions at its opposite sides, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps each formed of separate members operatively engaging said stall frame members and located at opposite sides of the curb and having projections which extend beneath said downwardly facing portions, and means operative to exert upward force against said clamp members and to clamp the curb vertically and horizontally comprising an operating element engaging one of said clamp members.

9. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb having downwardly facing portions at its opposite sides, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps each formed of separate members disposed in intersecting relation and operatively engaging said stall frame members, the lower` portions of said clamp members being located at opposite sides of the curb and having projections which extend beneath said downwardly facing portions, and means engaging one of said clamp members operative to exert upward force against said clamp member and through the engagement of the other of said clamp members with the stall frame member, to exert upward force against the other of said clamp-members.

10. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said members and straddling the curb and means engaging lower portions of said clamps and adjustable relative thereto in converging planes and bearing against said curb and operating to cause the clamps, in clamping, to exert compression stresses against the curb having substantially vertical and horizontal components.

11. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb, and frame supporting devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said members and presenting depending portions located at opposite sides of the curb and movable relative to the curb and devices adjustable on said depending portions and disposed in upwardly and inwardly inclined position and engaging the curb at their inner upper ends and operating to cause the clamps, in clamping, to exert compression stresses against the curb having substantially vertical and horizontal components.

12. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls provided with lateral projections, a curb, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps straddling said projections and the curb and means for tightening the clamps,

13. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a seriesV of stalls provided with lateral projections, a curb, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps straddling said projections and the curb and set screws for tightening said clamps engaging said clamps and said projections.

14. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls comprising spaced-apart uprights provided with lateral projections, a curb, bars extending along the curb between adjacent ones of said uprights, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps straddling said projections, bars and curb and means for tightening said clamps.

15. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls comprising spaced-apart uprights provided with lateral projections, a curb, bars extending along the curb between adjacent ones of said uprights, the ends of said bars and said projections overlapping, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps straddling said projections, bars and curb and means for tightening said clamps.

16. 'I'he combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls comprising spaced-apart uprights provided with lateral projections, a curb, bars extending along the curb between adjacent ones of said uprights, the ends of said bars and said projections overlapping, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps straddling said projections, barsand curb and set screws engaging said clamps and clamping said projections and bars to the curb.

17. 'I'he combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said members and straddling the curb and means for tightening the clamps against the curb comprising elements operative to apply primary clamping force to the clamps along converging planes with resultant compression stresses against the curb having substantially vertical and horizontal components.

18. The combination in barn equipment of stall frame members of a series of stalls, a curb, and frame-supporting devices comprising clamps operatively engaging said members and straddling the curb and means for tightening the clamps against the curb comprising elements operative to apply primary clamping forces to the clamps along converging planes, the clamps exerting downward compression forces against the curb at its upper portion, with resultant substantially vertical and horizontal components at points of contact between the curb and the straddling portions of the clamps.

ROBERT G. FERRIS. 

